Nokia Launches Windows Phone

Before Apple launched the iPhone, Nokia is the ruler in phone sales. Nokia is now trying to win the market by launching a mobile based on Windows operating system.

The launch of this smartphone is the first time since Nokia collaborates with  Windows operating system maker, Microsoft.

The launch of smartphone was carried out in  "Nokia World" arena, 26-27 October 2011 in London. In this event, Nokia launched three new smartphones known as 800, Ace and Sabre.

For Asia Pacific markets, launching conducted in Singapore on December 7, 2011. The launched phone are named Lumia 800 and Lumia 710.

Both of these phones are using an operating system called Windows Phone 7.5 known as Mango OS. In addition both of these phones will use the Micro SIM Card as used iPhone.

The main feature brought by Nokia Lumia 800 and Lumia 710 is the Mango OS, 1.4 GHz processor, 3.7-inch touch screen, People Hub, Outlook Mobile, Market Place, Xbox Live Hub, full Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer 9, and other. Besides, the features that Microsoft presented, two Lumia is also equipped with specialized applications that are only present in Nokia smart phone, the Nokia Drive for navigation, Nokia Maps and Nokia Music. The difference between the two types of Lumia is situated on the wrapping material, the type of screen, internal memory, and camera quality.

In addition to launching a Windows-based phones, Nokia also will continue to launch a Symbian mobile phone. Nokia is not going to abandon Symbian and will try to grab his prime with Symbian as it was before the emergence of the iPhone and Android phone.

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Sony Ericsson Owned By Sony Completely

Sony Ericsson is a joint venture between Japanese Corporation, Sony with Ericsson AB from Sweden. This company has been established since 2001 ago. This company is a leading mobile phone manufacturers, Sony Ericsson.

At the beginning they was quite successful market their products. But the last five years they have trouble to following the market trends so that the sales decline. In 2007 they managed to sell 103 million units of mobile phones and last year only able to sell 43 million units.

Sony wants to have the company fully by buying 50 percent Ericsson's stake in the Sony Ericsson company with a value of U.S. $ 1.5 Billion.

Thus, Sony will produce independently of their products such as tablet PCs, gaming consoles, smartphones, televisions and other products. Previously, mobile phones production are made separately by Sony Ericsson.

By the ownership of Ericsson, Sony is also entitled to intellectual property licensing company that allows them to use those patents to develop their tablet products, especially in the field of wireless communications.

If Sony really wants to split up, Ericsson will be back in sales and service of wireless transmission business that they do from the first.The acquisition process is expected to be completed in early 2012.

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iPad 3 Will Be Launched In March 2012

After some time ago Apple launched the iPhone 4S and the iPad 2 , Apple will re-release of its newest product by launch the iPad 3. Fans of Apple products are very enthusiastic waiting for the launch of the product. Perhaps this is the way of Apple in marketing their products.

From DigiTimes report, Apple has sent of these tablets component for the making of iPad 3 supplies to Apple's partner. Another indication is the reduction of production of the Apple iPad 2.

But this does not mean that sales of iPad 2 will decrease. Some analysts estimate sales of iPad 2 will remain stable between 14-15 million units in the December quarter. Production will be reduced gradually to 4-5 million units in early 2012.

Apple's closest competitor, Samsung, seems to be working hard to be able to compete with Apple. Both of these tablet computer manufacturers had clashed around the world such as Europe and Australia. Let's wait what steps Samsung take when Apple iPad 3 was released. This product is expected to begin production in January and launched in March 2012.

Looks like Apple is very astute in terms of marketing their products. Apple often create a buzz and surprises like the launch of the iPhone 4S. Apple products are very enthusiastic fans waiting for the launch of the product. Perhaps this is the way Apple in marketing their products.

The launch of the Apple iPad 3 seems also will present the same phenomenon when it launched the iPhone 4S. The public will be intrigued by the presence of these tablets. So, for fans of Apple's tablet, from now on you have to set aside ypur money to be able to have these tablets.

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Microsoft Appoints New Leader In Windows Phone Division

MICROSOFT Corp. appointed Tery Myerson as new Leader In Windows Phone Division which previously lead by Andy Lees since 2009.

That shift Announcement was revealed through a letter sent by Microsoft Chief Executive Officer, Steve Ballmer for all of Microsoft employees on Monday.

The appointment of new leadership is part of a strategy to strengthen their existence in the computer market and competitive business smartphone.

Lees will occupy a new position and responsible to the computer business and mobile phone. Until his appointment as Chief of Windows Phone Division, Myerson is involved in technical fields in the division. With his new position, he will be responsible on a Windows Phone business development, marketing and other business functions.

"In his new position, Lees will work to maximize the opportunities and focus to deliver maximum impact in the year 2012 with Windows products Phone and Windows 8," Ballmer said in his letter, as quoted by Reuters, December 13, 2011.

Still, Ballmer does not specify what position will be held by Lees or the name of his new position.

Windows operating system is the software most widely used for computers. However, Microsoft is also not to be outdone by Google and Apple are playing on the platform for smartphones that support the Internet. Since then, Microsoft has struggled to get in the business market for smartphone operating system. (Reuters/Noy/X-13)

Microsoft Windows is the most used operating system in the computer world. But this company failed to take a role in smartphone business. For now, Google Android and Apple iOS are still dominating the Internet-based smartphone business.

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Applications For Bloggers

For the bloggers, now there is a very easy way to publish your posting from anywhere and anytime.

This application is named BlogAway. BlogAway available for users of Android, iPhone and the iPad. With this application, bloggers can publish their posts are equipped with pictures, labels and add locations. Users can also view a list of posts that are stored or published. This application also allows users who have more than one blog, because it can easily move from one blog to another blog.

Other advantages is that users can share posts through social networks like Facebook and Twitter, Comment Systems, Automatic Storage and friendly interface.

Blogger Applications feature on the iPhone or android

* Select the account / blog if you have more than one.
* Include a picture from the gallery or by taking pictures directly from the app
* Add labels
* Adding location information
* Save as draft or publish directly
* See the list of posts saved / published






If you are a blogger who uses the Android or the iPhone, you can try the application.
Just download it from here if you are Android user and here for iPhone user.

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RIM Has Not Meet the Requirements Proposed by Indonesian Government

RIM only meet three of the four conditions proposed by Indonesia in order to the Blackberry service can be resumed in Indonesia.

These requirements are to facilitate wiretapping according to the laws applied in Indonesia, blocking negative content such as pornographic content, build sales service centers and build Network Aggregator.

The demand are not met by RIM is building Network Aggregator. instead RIM build a router in Singapore. Indonesian Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (BRTI) then gives an disappointment note to RIM regarding the construction of Network Aggregator in Indonesia.

Indonesia Telecommunication Regulatory Agency then recommends to the government through the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, to stop the BlackBerry Internet service if it does not qualify aggregator network development in Indonesia.

According to the Minister of Communications and Information Tifatul Sembiring, the construction of Network Aggregator is a provision of Act No. 11 of 2008 on Information and Electronic Transactions.

He said that if RIM just want to sell phone products only, they will be treated the same as other manufacturers such as Nokia, Samsung and others. But because also sells the Blackberry internet service, then it will be governed by the applicable provisions.

Looks like RIM is not ignoring the request of the Indonesian Government . For RIM, the people of Indonesia has a high dependence on the Blackberry service so that they feel in control over the services they see themselves in Indonesia.

Indonesia is a potential market for RIM. And if these demands are not well met, the Indonesian government will take immediate action and the decision to wait for government regulations. If government regulation is issued, RIM will have problems marketing the Blackberry services in Indonesia.
nesia is a potential market for RIM. and if these demands are not well met, the Indonesian government will take immediate action and the decision to wait for government regulations. If government regulation is issued, RIM will have marketing problems to sell services in Indonesia.

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Blackberry certificate will be frozen in Indonesia

Depkominfo will freeze the certificate tool of communication devices Ditjen Postel ever published for all product brands issued by RIM Blackberry.

Therefore, the certificate holder for the Blackberry product will not be able melakukat temporary importation of these products. Freezing is done until there are commitment and disbursement of the warranty and after sales service establishment Blackberry products in Indonesia.

Directorate General Postel had a meeting with the RIM to discuss a plan for opening offices in Indonesia after sales service. RIM asked for time to conduct a study to determine the suitability of a branch office which was considered the most fit in Indonesia but until now there is no such certainty.

However, it decided it can no longer extend the attitude of flexibility due to the growth of the BlackBerry has been pretty sharp improvement in Indonesia. "Directorate General Postel has been to give enough tolerance to RIM," he said.

These efforts according to Gatot, also an indirect form of protection from Directorate General Postel to RIM to anticipate a time when adverse conditions occur due to the emergence of legal action from the public due to poor after-sales service.

Especially with reference to Consumer Protection Law that requires businesses (in this case trade BlackBerry products) to obey Among the items Section 4 (h) which states, that the rights of the consumer is entitled to any compensation, damages and / or replacement, if goods and / or services received are not in accordance with the agreement or not as it should.

He stressed, Directorate General Postel, Ministry of Communications and Informatics, still emphasizes the essence of transparency, objectivity, and anti-collusion. Gatot asserts, the public be allowed to monitor the implementation of the decision. "This decision is also still considering the investment climate and also cooperation and trade relations with Canada that Indonesia actually quite harmonious and constructive," he said.

Therefore, he said, if RIM will realize the commitment, then the Administrator will revoke the decision.

However, according to him, the decision to issue the BlackBerry is forced to take because it is a manifestation of the compliance and consistency of implementation of regulations. "To the citizens who already have and will buy a BlackBerry product be assured, that they can still use the BlackBerry," he said.

Gatot stressed that people buy a device that has been certified, labeled, and not a black market product.

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